Westchester Lagoon Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyMunicipality of Anchorage
Nearest CityANCHORAGE
River/StreamCHESTER CREEK
Coordinates61.20667, -149.92160

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,830 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerANCHORAGE MUNICIPALITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/06/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00029
Federal IDAK00029
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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